Glen Perkins was already under team control through 2015, with a team option for 2016, but the Twins and their 31-year-old closer have agreed to an extension that runs through at least 2017.

Perkins is a Minnesota native who starred for the University of Minnesota and is very active in local charities (along with being a really good, fan-friendly follow on Twitter), so it’s no surprise that he wants to stick around long term.

As part of the reworked contract/extension Perkins will get $4.025 million this season, $4.65 million in 2015, $6.3 million in 2016, and $6.5 million in 2017, with a $6.5 million team option for 2018.